Pocket-type tissue container



p 1943- w. A. J. MITCHELL 23448319.

POCKET-TYPE TISSUE CONTAINER Filed Dec. 20, 1944 I I I Inventor PatentedSept 7, 1948 UNITED STATES PATENTOFFICE 2,448,819 rocxa'r-ma'nssua commaWilliam A.- J. Mitchell, Appleton, Wis. Application December 20, 1944,Serial No. 569,05 1

This invention relates to cartons, packets, and equivalent envelope-likepackages and containers of different types such as are used forconveniently containing and subsequently dispensing tissues, such as forinstance, handkerchiefs and facial wiping tissues, and has reference inparticular to the construction of a carton, or the like, in a manner sothat tissues folded therein may be conveniently extracted therefrom.

In carrying out the principles of the invention, I have in mind a smallenvelope-like type of dispensing packet or carton which can bepracticably and suitably made for use in coin-controlled vendingmachines.

Another object of the invention is to provide a simple and inexpensivepacket for containing a limited number of folded, readily usabletissues, said packet characterized by a relatively small carton, or thelike, one of whose comers is readily tearable and then removable andwhich, when detached, exposes the folded corner-portions of the tissuesto permit same to be conveniently grasped and extracted for use, one byone.

Other features and advantages will become more readily apparent from thefollowing description and the accompanying illustrative drawings.

In the drawings, wherein like numerals are employed to designate likeelements throughout the views:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a packet constructed in accordancewith the principles of this invention, the lower comer-portion beingbroken away to expose the folded handkerchiefs or tissues on theinterior.

Figure 2 is a view showing the manner in which the removable comer-capis torn off to permit withdrawal of the folded handkerchiefs or tissues.

Figure 3 is a view in perspective of the quartered or foldedhandkerchief such as is used in the carton.

Figure 4 is a fragmentar view showing a modified type of removablecorner-cap.

Referring to the complete assembly, the preferred type of dispensingpacket is denoted generally by the numeral 4. This is in the form of asubstantially fiat, rectangular pasteboard or equivalent envelope orcarton to contain a limited number, let us say a half-dozen or so,tissue paper handkerchiefs, these denoted by the numerals 5. The uppercorner-portion, the corner to the right in Figure l, is constructed toprovide a separable and quickly detachable corner-cap B. Arcuate scorelines I on opposite sides join with transverse score lines 8 and 9 onmarginal edges 2 Claims. (01. 200-57) 2 to define the cap. By merelysqueezing and removing the cap in a well known fashion, thecompletecorner is opened, as shown in Figure 2. The handkerchiefs arefolded in ,quarters, as shown in Figure 3, and the fold i0 is soarranged as" to be in proximity to the discharge opening, ghereby topermit convenient individual extrac- The purpose of this invention is tohave a small packet containing tissue handkerchiefs or napkins folded insuch manner that they may be carried on the person so that the papernapkins or handkerchiefs will not become contaminated or crumpled in thepocket, thus protecting same until the user is ready to pluck a singlesheet from the packet, and also to have such packet of a size suitablefor sale through vending machines.

Reference is had now to the modification seen in Figure 4. Here thecontainer is denoted by the numeral 12, and this is provided with aslightly different form of comer-cap. That is to say, the transversescore-lines l3 and I4 define, in conjunction with the L-shaped marginalscorelines l5 and iii, a readily tearable and removable corner-piece I!which constitutes the tearable and removable corner-cap. This is shownas an optional form of the invention and the claims are to be construedin accordance with both types or forms.

It is to be understood that the matter of material is also optional tothe extent that either suitable paper or cardboard, or the like beactually employed in practice. Then, too, I have used the expressioncontainer" to broadly comprehend this phase of the invention, it beingintended to cover any sort of an envelope-like receptacle. Moreover, Ihave used the expressions "package and packet" to further encompass myideas.

It is thought that persons skilled in the art to which the inventionrelates will be able to obtain a clear understandin of the inventionafter considering the description in connection with the drawings.Therefore, a more lengthy description is regarded as unnecessary.

Minor changes in the shape, size and arrangement of details comingwithin the field of invention claimed may be resorted to in actualpractice, if desired.

I claim:

A relatively small pocket-type handkerchief and tissue container of theclass described comprising a substantiall flat container, foldedhandkerchiefs therein, one comer-portion of said container beingprovided with transverse and marginal score-lines adjoining thetransverse score-lines and defining a removable corner-cap, and foldedhandkerchiefs in said container removable through the opening providedwhen the corner cap is detached, said handkerchiefs being folded intoquarters and the folds being arranged so that the bight portions of thefolds are adjacent to the corner opening, this to facilitate graspingand safely and satisfactorily removing the handkerchiefs one by one.

2. A pocket-sized paper handkerchief packet of the class describedcomprising a pocket-size paper stock handkerchief packaging anddispensing container, said container being substantially flat andrectangular in form, a predetermined corner portion of the marginal rimof said container being provided with transversely extending straightacross score lines, one of said lines being on one side of and spacedfrom said comer portion and the other line being spaced from and on theopposite side of said corner portion, arcuate score lines formed inopposed side walls of the container at said corner portion and havingtheir ends adjoining adjacent ends of said first named score lines anddefining therewith a readily separable and removable four-walledcorner-cap, said cap, when torn out and removed, providing a completelyopen corner permitting access to be had to the interior of thecontainer, and substantially square-shaped handkerchiefs in saidcontainer removable through said open corner after the corner-cap hasbeen detached, each handkerchief being folded into symmetrical halves,and then again folded transversely intermediate the ends of said halvesto provide quarter folds, said handkerchiefs being arranged in thecontainer so that thecoacting folds provide a pointed corner grip whichis exposed when the cap is removed, whereby to facilitate the step ofgrasping said corner grip and withdrawing the handkerchief, withouttearing, through said corner-opening.

WILLIAM A. J. MITCHELL.

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